| a.c. | Alternating current |
| AUT | Antenna under test |
| CNC | Computer numeric control |
| CNF | Cylindrical Near Field |
| FASTCW | Fast continuous wave |
| FF | Far field |
| FFT | Fast Fourier Transform |
| HP | Hewlett Packard |
| IF | Intermediate frequency |
| LO | Local oscillator |
| NF | Near-field |
| NFS | Near field scanner |
| OEWG | open-ended waveguide |
| PNF | Planar Near Field |
| PWS | Plane wave spectrum |
| RADAR | Radio detection and ranging |
| RAM | RADAR absorbing material |
| RCS | RADAR crossection |
| REF | Reference |
| RF | Radio frequency |
| RS232 | serial communications link |
| Rx | Receiving antenna |
| SNF | Spherical Near Field |
| TTL | Transistor transistor logic, typically 5V / 0V |
| Tx | Transmitting antenna |
| UHF | Ultra High Frequency |
